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Release No: 595-01November 20, 2001

FLAG OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark announced the following assignments:

Navy Rear Adm. Harry W. Whiton is being assigned as special assistant to the chief of Naval Operations for Information Operations. Whiton is currently serving as commander, Naval Security Group Command.

Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Thomas W. Steffens is being assigned as special assistant to the commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Steffens is currently serving as chief of staff, U.S Special Operation Command.